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Notorious Nova Scotia criminal B.J. Marriott designated a dangerous offenderB.J. Marriott was convicted of his first criminal offence at 13 years old and has spent all but nine months of the last 20 years in prison.CanadaMar 25
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Non-profit files class-action lawsuit against N.S. for unlawful use of jail lockdownsThe application filed Monday with the N.S. Supreme Court says the basis for the action is the “inhumane” use of lockdowns and the severe, continuing damage they cause prisoners.CanadaMar 6
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Former student files lawsuit against Acadia Divinity College in Nova ScotiaA former student at Acadia Divinity College has filed a lawsuit against the school in Wolfville, N.S., alleging she was sexually abused by one of her professors.CanadaJan 3
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Court overturns HRM heritage designation, Heritage Trust ‘very concerned’ about ‘precedent’Heritage Trust of Nova Scotia says it is 'very concerned at the precedent set' by the Nova Scotia Supreme Court decision to overturn heritage designation for 1245 Edward St.PoliticsNov 28, 2023
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Halifax court hears closing arguments in murder retrial of Randy RileyA jury heard closing arguments today in the retrial of a man accused of second-degree murder in the death 13 years ago of a man who was delivering pizza in a Halifax suburb.CanadaOct 3, 2023
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N.S. Supreme Court orders YouTuber to pay $175,000 for defaming Egyptian diplomatNermine Adel Khalil, a former Egyptian national who is now a Canadian citizen, represented herself during the court proceedings and said she intends to appeal.CanadaAug 2, 2023
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Inmates say dangerous conditions inside understaffed Nova Scotia jail violate rightsInmates at a Halifax-area jail say their rights have been violated by months-long rolling lockdowns, as correctional officers refuse work because of dangerous conditions.CanadaJul 20, 2023
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Nova Scotia judges describes rising violence, tension in Halifax-area provincial jailThe judge noted that assaults were observed on security cameras resulting in a variety of injuries, including two inmates who had to be taken to hospital.CanadaApr 21, 2023
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Retrial of Ricardo Whynder begins in Matthew Sudds murder caseJury selection began Tuesday for the retrial of Ricardo Jerrel Whynder, who is accused of second-degree murder in the 2013 death of Matthew Sudds.CrimeApr 11, 2023
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‘Drug dealers don’t become doctors.’ Crown says ex medical student motivated by greedA Crown prosecutor says William Sandeson was motivated by greed when the former medical student carried out a plan to kill another student during a drug deal.CanadaFeb 15, 2023
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